Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury is seeking a qualified Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist to join Christchurch Hospital's Medical Physics and Bioengineering team. The role covers Radiology QA, Radiation Protection, Theranostics, and non-ionising safety, with opportunities for education, research and continuous quality improvement.

You will contribute across a diverse clinical portfolio, collaborating with clinical and technical staff to improve patient care and safety,

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in medical physics.
• ACPSEM registration in Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics (Radiology).
• Knowledge of diagnostic imaging physics, quality assurance and radiation safety principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Interest in education, training and professional development, including supporting registrars and students.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Radiology Quality Assurance Service and Radiation Protection Service.
• Support Theranostics and radiopharmaceutical therapy programme.
• Provide education and workforce development, supervising registrars and mentoring students.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualification in medical physics

ACPSEM registration in Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics (Radiology)

Job description

Christchurch Hospital | Canterbury | [Permanent,full-time/part-time]Join a specialised medical physics team supporting advanced diagnostic imaging, radiation safety and emerging therapy services.Apply your expertise across a diverse clinical portfolio, with opportunities to contribute to quality improvement, education and research.Enjoy professional development opportunities and an outstanding lifestyle in Ōtautahi Christchurch, with beaches, mountains and outdoor adventures on your doorstep.

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Diagnostic Imaging MedicalPhysicist with ACPSEM registration in Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics(Radiology) to join our specialised Medical Physics and Bioengineering team at Christchurch Hospital. This is an opportunity to apply your specialist knowledge across a varied clinical portfolio, providing expert medical physics advice and services that support safe, effective and high-quality patient care. You will contribute to our Radiology Quality Assurance Service, Radiation Protection Service, and Theranostics and radiopharmaceutical therapy programme.

• Your responsibilities will also extend to non-ionising radiation safety, including UV therapy, laser safety and ultrasound imaging quality assurance.
• Where required, training and professional development will be available to help you develop your expertise in these areas.
• Aside from clinical service delivery, you will play an important role in education and workforce development. This includes teaching and training medical, scientific, technical and allied health professionals; supervising and mentoring ACPSEM registrars; and supporting students and trainees undertaking clinical placements, research projects and professional development activities.
• You will also contribute to continuous quality improvement, supporting the maintenance and development of processes within our ISO9001-certified quality management system.

About the Team/Service/Location

Based at Christchurch Hospital, you will work within a specialised team providing medical physics and bioengineering expertise across multiple clinical disciplines. The breadth of the service offers the opportunity to collaborate with a range of clinical and technical professionals while contributing to the safe and effective use of imaging and therapy technologies. Christchurch offers an enviable balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle. From the Port Hills and Banks Peninsula to the Canterbury foothills and Southern Alps, there are countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, alongside a vibrant city, beautiful beaches and a welcoming community.

About You

You are a motivated and collaborative medical physicist who brings sound technical expertise, a commitment to patient safety and a passion for continuous improvement.

• A relevant postgraduate qualification in medical physics and ACPSEM registration in Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics (Radiology).
• Knowledge of diagnostic imaging physics, quality assurance and radiation safety principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• An interest in education, training and professional development, including supporting registrars, students and other health professionals.
• A commitment to quality management, continuous improvement and maintaining high professional standards.
• Experience or an interest in non-ionising radiation safety,including UV therapy, laser safety and ultrasound imaging quality assurance,would be advantageous. Support and training will be available where required.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.